2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

The Mazda CX-5 is a great option for a compact SUV. It offers you great style and a high-end look and feel, as well as offering you some great features. This vehicle has plenty of noteworthy technology, as well as additional comfort and convenience features. It is available in a variety of trim levels, and you can learn more about the CX-5 Grand Touring trim, specifically, below.

What’s New for 2021?

The Mazda CX-5 has a few changes for 2021. This vehicle gives you Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the 10.25-inch touchscreen standard. You also have the debut of the Carbon Edition trim level for 2021 as an option. There are also some additional safety technology features that are available to you in this 2021 model.

Performance and Engine Options

Under the hood of the 2021 CX-5 Grand Touring, you can find a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine produces 187-horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. This vehicle comes standard with front-wheel drive, and it gives you a standard six-speed automatic transmission.

The Mazda CX-5 is a fun-to-drive vehicle with responsive steering and excellent handling. You also get great ride quality for the driver as well as the passengers. It is a great compact SUV option. You can learn more about some of the other features found in this vehicle below.

Exterior

The exterior of this Mazda conveys motion even at a standstill with its beautiful design and contours. The exterior of this vehicle looks great, but it is also functional for you. The Grand Touring trim in particular offers you exterior features like fog lights and adaptive headlights to help you more easily see and be seen. You also have heated outside mirrors for added function. This vehicle also gives you a universal garage door opener, and you get a power liftgate for ease of accessing your trunk and cargo.

Interior

The inside of the Mazda CX-5 is very high-end. This vehicle feels luxurious in many ways. The vehicle has seating for up to five people. The Grand Touring trim offers you interior features like genuine leather upholstery. You also have features like adjustable driver and passenger seats and a moonroof.

If you want to upgrade your interior, you can add the GT Premium package, which you can learn more about below.

• GT Premium Package – This is an optional package upgrade that can give you some additional features on your Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring. This package costs you $1,625. It adds features like a head-up display to help you focus on the road. You also get some features for added comfort, including heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.

When it comes to cargo space, this vehicle offers you 30.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row of seats. If you fold down the second row, this vehicle gives you 59.6 cubic feet of cargo space.

Technology

The Mazda CX-5 is full of great technology features for you from the infotainment system to the hands-free Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more about what the 2021 CX-5 Grand Touring model offers you in terms of technology below.

• 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System – This vehicle offers you a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This screen is easy to use and see with its large size. It can be controlled with touchscreen controls, or it can be controlled through a physical knob that is located on the center console of the CX-5.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Want to stay connected to your favorite apps and entertainment? With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can connect your phone and its apps to your vehicle.
• Wi-Fi Hotspot – Want to work on the go? Want to have access to entertainment on the road? The Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to have this capability. You can get an internet connection on the go, which allows you to stay entertained, or even stay connected to important information.
• 2 USB Ports – The USB ports found in this model can make it easy to charge devices without having an adaptor or special charger. They offer convenience for you and your passengers.
• Bluetooth – Bluetooth technology allows you to talk on the phone hands-free. This can help you keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. You can still talk to all your people, but you can do it in a safe way.
• 10-Speaker Bose Stereo – This premium stereo gives you a great listening experience when you are on the road. Whether you like to listen to your favorite band or a podcast, the 10-speaker Bose stereo will give you a premium experience.
• 7-inch Digital Instrument Clusters Display – This technology feature allows you to have all the information you need to display where you want it. This gives you an easy view and access to your important vehicle information.

These technology features can all be found on the 2021 CX-5 Grand Touring model. This model is a great mid-range option, and it offers you a ton of great technology features. You get several things beyond the base model like the 10-speaker Bose stereo, the 7-inch digital instrument display, and more. Below, you can check out some of the safety technology that is found on this CX-5 model.

Safety

There are a lot of active safety features found on this SUV. The 2021 CX-5 received an award for being an IIHS Top Safety Pick +. This means that the vehicle offers you a safe design and some great safety features. Below, you can check out the standard safety features that are found on the 2021 CX-5 Grand Touring.

• Forward Automatic Emergency Braking – The CX-5 Grand Touring offers you an automatic braking feature that will look for vehicles or pedestrians in front of you. When you are moving at low speeds, your vehicle will be able to predict a potential impact and apply the brakes if necessary to try to avoid the collision.
• Adaptive Cruise Control – This Mazda also offers you an adaptive radar cruise control. It will sense the vehicle in front of you, and your Mazda can reduce your speed automatically if the vehicle you are following is going slower than you are. This will keep you at a safe distance from the other vehicle.
• Rearview Camera – It’s hard to see behind your vehicle when you are going in reverse. The rearview camera gives you a good visual to avoid potential objects in your path.
• Lane Keep Assist – The lane keep assist feature tries to keep you safely in your lane. It detects where the lane is and if you are about to drift from it. If it detects an unintentional lane drift, it will make minor steering corrections to try to keep you in your lane.
• Blind Spot Monitoring – This safety feature helps you detect when a vehicle is in your blind spot. It will sense the car in your blind spot and alert you with a visual and audible warning.

Those are not the only safety features found on this model. You can also get safety technology including a lane departure warning system, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights. These safety features can help look out for you and prevent potential collisions from occurring. They offer you an added layer of protection to keep you and your passengers safe.

As you can see, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring trim has a lot to offer you. You get a great performance, as well as high-end features. However, there are other trim levels for this vehicle if you are looking for different features. The base trim is the Sport, and it is the most affordable option, but it doesn’t have all the features the Grand Touring does. There is also the Carbon Edition option that adds features like an exclusive paint color and red leather upholstery. The highest trim option is the Signature trim, which is the top-of-the-line trim, giving you the most features, including Nappa leather upholstery, genuine wood interior trim, ambient interior lighting, and more.

Which 2021 Mazda CX-5 is right for you? If you have any questions about this model or any of the other models, you can reach out to our experts at Seacoast Mazda. We would be happy to help you pick out the vehicle that is the best fit for your lifestyle.